Abstract

Faculty workload calculations are complex and an institution’s mission directs the level of faculty participation in each teaching, scholarship and service. The University of Saint Joseph (USJ; West Hartford, Connecticut) transitioned from a college to a university, necessitating reexamination of faculty workload policy. The review was conducted collaboratively between senior administration and key faculty to understand best practices in calculating teaching workload. A review of best practice, evaluation of workload policies at a defined set of peer institutions, and an internal investigation of the types of course offered by USJ faculty was examined.

Keywords: faculty workload, liberal arts university, laboratory course instruction

How to Cite:

Marcucci, M. J., Ph.D. & Affenito, S. G., Ph.D., R.D. FAND, (2017) “Evaluating Workload: A Collaborative Approach between Dean and Department Chair”, Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings 1(2017).